Day: April 28, 2020

North Andover Health Department Update regarding Governor Baker’s extension of Non-Essential Business Closure

Sarah Brush

North Andover Health Department
Community and Economic Development Division

Update regarding Governor Baker’s extension of Non-Essential Business Closure

On April 28, 2020 Governor Baker announced that the Non-Essential Business closure has been extended until May 18, 2020 due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic.

As a reminder to the public, it is critical to continue social distancing practices to limit the transmission of the virus.  So far, it is proven extremely effective and to be a predominant method of preventing the spread of the virus in communities.  The better we do now, the quicker we will move forward!  We all want to safely get back to business together.  Noted below are ideas you already practice, and should continue following to help protect our community from the spread of the virus:

  • Continue Social Distancing measures – Keep 6 feet between yourself and other individuals when in public areas. Avoid congregate settings whenever possible.

  • Practice good hygiene habits – Frequently wash hands before and after entering public areas. If handwashing is not available, use a hand sanitizer at least 60% alcohol. Cover your coughs and sneezes, and avoid touching your face.

  • Stay home if sick – If you are sick or experiencing any symptoms from an illness, make sure to stay home to avoid spreading an illness to others.  Stay home and be symptom free and fever free for 72 hours before going out again.

  • Wear a face covering – Whenever you are entering a public place like a retail store or a restaurant to grab a take-out order, wear a face covering that covers your mouth and nose. Face coverings may be part of a “new normal” once businesses begin to reopen again, so be prepared.  Directions on making these can be found on the Health Department website under “General Guidance”.  

We’d like to thank you for your cooperation so far, and for your continued efforts as we move forward. By working together, we can further mitigate the spread of the virus in our community, keep one another safe and get back to a new normal.

For more information on covid-19, please visit our website at https://www.northandoverma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19-updates.

For additional information on good practices for the general public or food retailers, please visit https://www.northandoverma.gov/health and choose from either “COVID-19 General Guidance” or “COVID-19 Food Guidance”. 

Update on Gov Bakers non essential business extension.pdf

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Complete your Census, Enter to Win! Contest ends April 30th, 2020

Sarah Brush

Complete your census, visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and comment “I count” on one of our census contest posts by April 30, 2020 and you'll be entered to win a North Andover Community Prize Basket*.


North Andover Community Prize Basket

  • 2 bottles of hand sanitizer from the Health Department
  • A hat and scarf knit by the Senior Center
  • 2 dolls made by the Senior Center
  • A NAPD water bottle filled with goodies
  • Stevens Pond permit with one 4 week swimming lesson from Youth Center
  • A one year membership to the Youth Center
  • North Andover note cards
  • $15 to Starbucks
  • $25 to Grassfields
  • $10 to Heav'nly Dounts
  • A dozen doughnuts from Smolak Farms
  • Flowers from the Stevens Estate
  • A North Andover golf towel
  • A guide to North Andover trails
  • A Good In-Land Town book
  • Two reusable totes
  • A limited edition Anne Bradstreet America’s First Poet tote and selections of her work from Stevens Memorial Library

*Contest ends 4/30, one entrant will be randomly chosen to win.


The few minutes of your time today will impact our community for years to come, please support us in securing the resources that North Andover and Massachusetts deserve.
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Don’t forget to request your ballot by mail!

Sarah Brush

Don’t forget to request your ballot by mail!  Download the application and scan to treid@northandoverma.gov or mail to 120 Main Street, North Andover, or drop off in theTown Hall Business Mailbox located in front of Town Hall.  Please allow ample time for mailing (postage should cost one stamp).  This is the perfect time while many of us are observing the stay at home order.




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Nursing Home Family Resource Line – (617) 660-5399

Sarah Brush
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts introduced the Nursing Home Family Resource Line, which connects family members of nursing home and rest home residents with the information and resources they need during the COVID-19 outbreak. The line is staffed from 9 AM – 5 PM, seven days a week. Staff will coordinate across state agencies to help callers find answers to their questions. Families and community members can call the line at (617) 660-5399.


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